AVR 435 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER3 Introduction4 Important Safety Information4 Unpacking5 Front-Panel Controls8 Rear-Panel Connections11 Main Remote Control Functions15 Zone II Remote Control Functions16 Installation and Connections19 System Configuration19 Speaker Placement19 System Setup20 Input Setup21 Audio Setup22 Surround Setup23 Using EzSet/EQ26 Manual Setup26 Speaker Setup28 Speaker Crossover Setting28 Delay Settings29 Output Level Adjustment32 Operation32 Basic Operation32 Source Selection32 Volume and Tone Control33 Surround Mode Selection33 Digital Audio Playback34 Surround Mode Chart37 Tuner Operation37 Recording38 Output Level Trim Adjustment38 Dim Function39 Advanced Features39 Front-Panel Display Fade39 Display Brightness39 Turn-On Volume Level39 Semi-OSD Settings40 Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment40 Digital Auto Poll Settings41 Multiroom Operation41 Multiroom Setup41 Surround Channel Amplifier Assignment42 Multiroom Operation43 Configuring the Remote43 Preprogrammed Code Entry44 Automatic Code Entry44 Learning Commands45 Learning Codes for an Input Selector46 Changing Devices46 Macro Programming48 Punch-Through Configuration50 Renaming51 Resetting the Remote52 Device Priority Timing52 Backlight Options54 Troubleshooting Guide54 Processor Reset55 Technical Specifications56 IndexSee trademark acknowledgements on page 55.2 TABLE OF CONTENTSTypographical ConventionsIn order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections,certain conventions have been used.EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panelconnection jackEXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front-panelinformation displayEXAMPLE – (Synchro type) indicates a message that is displayed on the remote control’s LCD screen1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel controlA – (letter in a square) indicates a front-panel control that is normally concealed behind the drop-down door¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connectiona – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remoteå – (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remoteThe appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from theillustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters,performance and operation remain the same.For Canadian modelModèle pour les CanadienCet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformeà la norme NMB-003 du Canada.Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduirela lame la plus large de la fiche dans la bornecorrespondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianICES-003.For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide bladeof plug to wide slot, fully insert.